This page contains comments and extracts from letters from builders of the Waller TC670Catamaran.  Words in red italics are additions by the designer for clarification etc.

"We managed to launch it in time for the National Trailer Multihull Regatta ... There was a great deal of interest shown by many visitors and all were impressed by the amount of space inside for such a small craft. It really does look nice on the water."

"On the first sail we found it heavy on the tiller... we decided to make a balanced rudder ... and found the performance quite good ...A couple of photos are enclosed which show the rudder with 80mm ahead of the pivot point at the top and 40mm at the bottom, and this gives finger tip control." (the balanced rudder will now be included in all plans as an option.)

"The little boat proved to be very stable and comfortable to sail."

"..... has done a single handed sail from here (Harvey Bay) to Gladstone, overnighting at Bundaberg and Pancake creek on the way. The wind was light when he left but increased to about 20 - 25 kph during the day so he dropped the jib and sailed on full main as he was unable to reef on his own. Nearing Bundaberg there were about 2 metre waves and he was a little concerned about surfing down them, but he was pleased with the way the bow lifts on the back of the next wave with no tendency to dig in. He also said the boat remained very dry with no waves thrown up aboard. ... He is pleased with the convenience of accomodation and the performance although the weather was quite hot"
(Harvey Bay to Gladstone is a coastal voyage of several hundred kilometres of exposed Pacific coastline. This is not the designed sailing conditions for the boat, and this is truly a remarkable effort. Well done!!!) 

"We competed in the Multi-Hull Regatta recently and won the fastest time and handicap for Division 3. The performance to windward is very good and we were beating Farrier Tramps to windward even though they were in a differant division and started 5 minutes ahead of us."

"As you can see from the photos the boat sits nicely in the water and has been much admired by all who have seen it."

"I must say, it is certainly a unique experience not to be overtaken by other boats on the bay on our first outing. I'm sure she will increase in speed as we get more used to her."

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